Here is a quick comparison of some of the FCS schools who have been rumored to be in the running for FBS membership:

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Founded: 1899
Current Conference: Southern
Nielsen TV Rating: #24 (Charlotte)
Enrollment: 17,589
Football Stadium Capacity: 21,600
20 NCAA Division I programs
19 FCS playoff appearances, 3 national championships
2 NCAA Tournament appearances

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Founded: 1906
Current Conference: Southern
Nielsen TV Rating: #96 (Savannah)
Enrollment: 20,574
Football Stadium Capacity: 18,000
14 NCAA Division I programs
18 FCS playoff appearances, 6 national championships
3 NCAA Tournament appearances

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
Founded: 1883
Current Conference: Ohio Valley
Nielsen TV Rating: #40 (Birmingham)
Enrollment: 8,199
Football Stadium Capacity: 24,000
14 NCAA Division I programs
3 FCS playoff appearances
0 NCAA Tournament appearances

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX
Founded: 1923
Current Conference: Southland
Nielsen TV Rating: #141 (Beaumont-Port Arthur)
Enrollment: 9,840
Football Stadium Capacity: 17,500
15 NCAA Division I programs
0 FCS playoff appearances
6 NCAA Tournament appearances

Liberty University

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Lynchburg, VA
Founded: 1971
Current Conference: Big South
Nielsen TV Rating: #67 (Roanoke/Lynchburg)                             
Enrollment:12,600 on campus; over 80,000 online                      
Football Stadium Capacity: 19,200                                         
20 NCAA Division I programs
0 FCS playoff appearances
2 NCAA Tournament appearances

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX
Founded: 1879
Current Conference: Southland
Nielsen TV Rating: #10 (Houston)
Enrollment: 14,921
Football Stadium Capacity: 14,000
15 NCAA Division I programs
5 FCS playoff appearances
2 NCAA Tournament appearances

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